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Short answer:<\/strong> Maca (Lepidium meyenii<\/em>) is a root vegetable from the high Andes of Peru, a relative of radish and cabbage, that has been eaten for centuries as an energising food and is now sold in Singapore as powder, tablets, capsules and drink mixes. Men and women mainly take it for everyday energy and stamina; the research is small and mixed, so think of it as a food-based supplement, not a medicine. It is usually well accepted as a food, but if you have a thyroid condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or take medication, ask your doctor first. If you want maca in a men\u2019s daily blend, it is one of six botanicals in EROJAN Men\u2019s Energy Capsules<\/a>, which we sell in Singapore.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

We sell a men\u2019s supplement that contains maca, so this guide is written to be useful first. Where we talk about our own product, we only use what our Singapore product page states.<\/p>\n

What is maca?<\/h2>\n

Maca is a small plant of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae) that grows close to the ground in the central Andes of Peru, at altitudes where few other crops survive. The part people eat is the swollen root, which looks a little like a round radish or turnip. Andean communities have long dried it and cooked it into porridges and drinks.<\/p>\n

The maca plant comes in several root colours, mainly yellow or cream, red and black. They are the same species; you will see them sold as \u201cred maca\u201d or \u201cblack maca\u201d. Once dried and ground, the roots become the maca powder most people know, with an earthy, malty taste.<\/p>\n

What are the benefits of maca for men?<\/h2>\n

The traditional use is simple: maca was food for hard work at altitude, valued for energy and stamina. Modern research has looked at energy, mood, sense of well-being and exercise in small groups of adults. Some studies report positive results and others find little difference, and most are small and short. The honest summary is that maca may help some people feel more energetic, but it is not a stimulant, it does not replace sleep, and it will not undo long hours and stress on its own.<\/p>\n

Be wary of men\u2019s products that promise dramatic or instant results.<\/p>\n

Where maca fits in our range: the EROJAN page describes maca as \u201cthe Andean root that helps boost energy and sports performance and supports muscle strength\u201d, and says maca and Epimedium \u201chelp you keep your pace, from the first meeting to the last set.\u201d In EROJAN, maca is not taken alone: two vegetable capsules a day bring six botanicals together, led by Tongkat Ali.<\/p>\n

Is maca good for women too?<\/h2>\n

Yes, maca is a food, and women eat it in smoothies, oats and baking just as men do. Small studies have looked at mood and general well-being in women, including around menopause, but the evidence is limited. If you have a hormone-sensitive condition, are pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before taking concentrated maca supplements. Note that EROJAN is made for adult men, so women looking for maca should choose a plain maca food product instead.<\/p>\n

Maca tablets vs powder (and maca drinks)<\/h2>\n